No Child 2020

1 in 10 children in Ireland is growing up in consistent poverty in Ireland.

Mary does not accept that Child poverty is inevitable. Mary knows measures can be taken at a local level to end child poverty and help families who are struggling. If elected Mary commits to the following:

1. Increase the delivery of public housing so that every child can grow up in a secure and affordable home.

2. Allocate dedicated arts funding which benefits children and young peopleto participate in arts and culture activities in their community with their friends.